Backpacking
![The 9 Best Biodegradable Soaps for Camping, Home & Life on the Road](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5tK1J2ZKHeq812AJh0MGpb/4a668a8cf52096259a18a6678a46723b/biodegradable-soaps-update-top-picks.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A quick and dirty guide to keeping you and the environment clean with 9 biodegradable soaps, tested and approved
![Lessons Learned From Getting Deep in the Wyoming Backcountry](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/1bx9QCxVfQfaqy25i2kXs9/48a7863a83e735fbf6e4209e93719fba/Brian-Chorski-Wyoming-Hike-Film-Photo-Tents.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Stunning film photography documents an impromptu trip to the Wind River Range, where emotions run high as the hard-fought miles tick by
![Searching for Alpine Brook Trout in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/22VozeuJBKbgo5MLe7WyMA/cb6480c2586185fa88e22c7be136fb92/tahoe-orvis-deuter-6.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Taking several thousand steps outside of one’s comfort zone with fly rod in hand and sights set on fish filled high elevation lakes
![Best Camping Lanterns: Our Top 13 Picks for 2024](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/4L8m8VYDgeN0ILyLP0E98z/b1ddd181d5752a9126ad05faae0b05a4/Camping-Lanterns-Hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A deep dive into the vast landscape of camp lanterns for backpacking, camping, van living, and beyond
![Backpacking Checklist: Essential Gear for New & Experienced Hikers](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/4RaL40wVHFhUDWTDAj2TtJ/1c66b7c3a278764d149b03f8bfa8c020/backpacking-essentials-landscape-hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A complete guide to packing for a multi-day wilderness adventure, product recs included
![9 Best Camping Cots of 2024: Sleep Solutions for Camping & Backpacking](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/AmitEdYRNcPgRWlh4VmHW/16cc363f614ceee46a04b0247f4cbcee/best-camping-cots-helinox-sunrise.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Lightweight, comfy, and highly-packable, these cots make getting a good night's rest under the stars easy, without the noise and feel of an air pad
![10 Best Hammock Tents of 2024](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/3MBwvQzXQwck7vjafEZmyS/339dc574d6936a3281b7aba1561e1dfb/Kammok-Mantis-UL-Hammock-Tent.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Versatile, comfortable, and easy to set up, hammock tents are growing in popularity among all campers, from weekend warriors to hardcore thru-hikers
![LifeStraw's New Peak Solo Is the Lightest Water Filter for Backpacking](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5wTvFT8AukPV6O4olr1MZD/37d01ac9e8884bcbcca338999e1369ab/LifeStraw_Peak_Solo_3.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Weighing just 1.7oz, the mini water filter claims to be the lightest of its kind while filtering 99.999% of parasites and microplastics
![Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1: An Ultralight Tent for Solo Backpacking](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/7bzNJ5vSBy9DiYZGIbjMHN/d41e9d328685f740428dbdd05fbe9c80/Hyperlite-MID1-Solo-Tent-ChrisDunn-3.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Made entirely of lightweight, waterproof, super strong Dyneema, this 1 pound, 1-person, 3-season tent is built for long trips on the trail
![The 11 Best Camping Chairs and Everything You Need to Know About Them](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/3PaztWwIY9qNXRLVnVDLpS/63543641747a43f33e5331ce0d5c318f/best-camping-chairs-yeti-lifestyle.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Any chair is better than a rock, but these are the best of the best
![Arizona Trail Guide: Everything You Need to Know About This Rewarding Trail](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/4vWhQXgeWI8X5wAldIoara/15260aaea693f927d5c931b1f2a579a1/arizona-trail-AZT-kersten-vasey-canyon-8.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Extending from the Mexico border to Utah, the 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail is a challenge for any hiker—this guide should help that
![Japanese Alps Hiking Guide: Everything You Need to Know](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5XeYMC2pTGJGfhf9knOSwx/397874ffea830c4b88dd6ef870024a6e/sam-godin-japanese-alps-guide-22.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
North of Tokyo in the Nagano, Toyama, and Gifu prefectures, the peaks collectively known as the Hida Mountains or Japanese Alps are a hiker's dream